Sun, December 22, 2024

DIVAKARA (4) has been in the money at both runs this campaign, finding the line strongly last time to finish second over 1m at this track. Overdue and gets his chance to break through. WORTH AVENUE (9) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start when she was never in contention over 1m1/4f at Ipswich, beaten 3.5 lengths into fifth. Will enjoy a drop in class so she is likely to play a big role. CLIPPER SHIP (1) is progressing well this campaign. Opened with a seventh at Gold Coast two starts back then landed the prize by a nose last time out over 7f at this track. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. IBERIAN RULER (7) is a five-year-old gelding who is having his first run for the Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald stable. Most recently finished in the placings at Grafton before going for a break. Ran seventh in a trial over 6f at Deagon and looks well placed. One of the main chances.